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DF04 WZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,500 mi
Last recorded200,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 200,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 192,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 184,689 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 184,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 172,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise shields prevent full inspection.

advise slight misalignment of offside rear brake hose.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 172,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking at front end. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners removed from mirror. (8.3.1e)

advise shields prevent full inspection.

advise slight misalignment of offside rear brake hose.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 149,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 149,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 144,462 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 144,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 137,343 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 137,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 118,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,396 miles

front pads approx 50% worn

osf tyre on 3mm

slight damage to nsf outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,848 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DF04 WZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF04 WZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF04 WZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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